American Lit 101
Author: Brianne Keith
ISBN: 9.78E+12
Price: Rs. 549.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
From poetry to fiction to essays, American Lit 101 leaves no page unturned! Edgar Allan Poe. Willa Cather. Henry David Thoreau. Mark Twain. The list of important American writers goes on and on. These voices played a vital role in shaping the scope of American literature, and the United States itself. But too often, textbooks reduce this storied history to dry text that would put even a tenured professor to sleep. American Lit 101 is an engaging and comprehensive guide through the major players in American literature. From colonialism to postmodernism and every literary movement in between, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts, along with easy-to-understand explanations on why each author's work was important then and still relevant now. So whether you're looking for a refresher course on key American literature or want to learn about it for the first time, American Lit 101 has all the answers--even the ones you didn't know you were looking for.
Browse this title within our Literature collection. Edition details: Paperback, en, 256 pages. Reference ISBN: 9.78E+12.
About the Author
Brianne Keith is a writer and editor with a degree in English literature from Boston University and a master's degree in English literature from University of Massachusetts, Boston. A longtime lover of Thoreau, she serves on the Editorial Advisory Board of The Thoreau Society, one of the oldest societies devoted to an American author. She continues to write on Thoreau, and other subjects in American literature, in her free time. She lives in Belmont, MA.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- en • Paperback
- ISBN Reference
- 9.78E+12
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Pan-India Delivery
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What is this book about?
From poetry to fiction to essays, American Lit 101 leaves no page unturned! Edgar Allan Poe. Willa Cather. Henry David Thoreau. Mark Twain. The list of important American writers goes on and on. These voices played a vital role in shaping the scope of American literature, and the United States...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Literature and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Brianne Keith.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love how this book makes American literature feel alive instead of intimidating. Rather than dense theory, you get clear explanations, fascinating context, and memorable insights into writers like Poe, Twain, Thoreau, and Cather. It’s perfect when you want a solid academic foundation without the boredom—whether you’re revising for a course, preparing for exams, or finally understanding why these classics still matter today. Smart, engaging, and surprisingly fun to read.
- Published by Simon and Schuster.
- Language: en.
- Page count: 256.
Catalog Description
From poetry to fiction to essays, American Lit 101 leaves no page unturned! Edgar Allan Poe. Willa Cather. Henry David Thoreau. Mark Twain. The list of important American writers goes on and on. These voices played a vital role in shaping the scope of American literature, and the United States itself. But too often, textbooks reduce this storied history to dry text that would put even a tenured professor to sleep. American Lit 101 is an engaging and comprehensive guide through the major players in American literature. From colonialism to postmodernism and every literary movement in between, this primer is packed with hundreds of entertaining tidbits and concepts, along with...
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